Laser marking machines hold an irreplaceable position in the product identification industry due to their advantages of low energy consumption, low cost, maintenance-free operation, high performance, high efficiency, and applicability to various materials across different industries. Laser marking equipments mark without physical contact with the workpiece, making them suitable for a wide range of materials. Since many companies are unsure whether their products can be marked using laser marking machines, this article will explore the application of laser marking machines on plastic pipes.
Types and Applications of Pipes
Pipes typically include: PPR pipes, PVC pipes, UPVC pipes, copper pipes, steel pipes, fiber pipes, composite pipes, galvanized pipes, flexible pipes, and reducing pipes. Pipes are essential materials in construction projects, commonly used for water supply pipes, drainage pipes, gas pipes, heating pipes, electrical conduits, and rainwater pipes.
These materials are closely related to people’s daily lives, and people are increasingly concerned about their quality of life and safety. Besides knowing the applications of these materials, it’s also important to know their origin. Through simple identification, one should be able to determine where these materials come from, who produces them, who guarantees their quality, and who to contact if there are problems. Therefore, it’s necessary to have a general understanding of various building materials, such as pipes.
Applicability and Principles of Laser Marking on Pipes
Plastic pipes are generally available in black, white, red, green, and gray, and most plastic pipes can be marked using a laser marking machine. There are two main methods for marking plastic pipes: inkjet printing and laser marking. Compared to inkjet printing, laser marking offers more advantages.
The laser’s thermal effect leaves a mark on the pipe surface, creating a contrasting color difference with the pipe’s original color, thus achieving visibility. Different pipe colors will produce different color differences under the thermal effect of laser light, such as black, white, gray, and gold.
Compared to plastic pipes, marking metal pipes is relatively more complex. Different laser power levels are required depending on the desired marking speed. Of course, higher power lasers offer wider applications and compatibility with more materials. Laser coding machine on all types of pipes can generally achieve a visible effect under normal lighting conditions.
Six Major Advantages of Laser Marking Machines in the Pipe Industry
The advantages of using CYCJET laser marking machines for marking on pipes mainly include the following aspects:
1. Permanent Marking, Compliant with National Regulations
The marking effect of high-speed laser marking machines is a permanent mark. Laser marking machines utilize the thermal effect of the laser to vaporize or carbonize the surface of the material, forming the required text or pattern on the product surface. This laser marking is permanent and has strong anti-counterfeiting properties. Inkjet marking, on the other hand, is generally achieved by applying ink to the product surface, which limits the types of materials that can be marked and may wear off over time. Currently, national regulations require that the markings on many types of pipes must be permanently identifiable.
2. Stable performance and long service life
The laser marking machine has very stable performance and can operate continuously for 24 hours. Its service life can reach over 50,000 working hours, with virtually no consumable parts.
- Environmentally friendly and pollution-free
The laser marking machine is environmentally friendly and pollution-free. It emits no radiation or pollutants, and does not produce dust or other particulate matter.
4. Flexible, Easy to Use, and Highly Compatible
The flying laser marking machine is highly flexible and easy to use. Its standard operating software is powerful and allows for virtually one-button operation. With its user-friendly design, it’s easy to learn and operate, and it can be integrated with automated production lines. It can use PLT graphics, character files, and retrieve or receive external data. It can mark barcodes, one-dimensional barcodes, two-dimensional barcodes, serial numbers, and meter markings. It also allows for the addition of new characters without limitations on the number of characters, enabling marking of very long content, all with convenient operation.
5. High Work Efficiency
The laser marking machine has a fast working speed, utilizing online high-speed continuous laser marking, resulting in high production efficiency. It can process an average of 30,000 workpieces per hour, allowing for continuous dynamic marking during production.
- Strong Scalability and Data Communication Capabilities
The laser marking machine boasts high scalability and strong data communication capabilities.
Wide Application Scenarios of Laser printers
Laser marking machines can be used not only for marking on pipes, but also for marking pipe fittings, adapters, elbows, and various valves, achieving multi-purpose use and efficient resource allocation. Profiles, plastic-steel materials, and cables can also be laser-marked in the same way.
Conclusion
Laser coding machines, as the most advanced coding equipment currently popular internationally, are being increasingly used on various types of pipes due to their outstanding advantages in all aspects.
About CYCJET:
CYCJET is the brand name of Yuchang Industrial Company Limited. As a manufacturer, CYCJET have more than 19 years of experience for R& D different types of handheld inkjet printing solution, Laser printing solution, and portable marking solution, High Resolution Printing solution in Shanghai China.
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